Lot 08062

HORACE, BENTLEY Richard (ed.), “Q. Horatius Flaccus, Ex Recensione cum Notis Atque Emendationibus Richardi Bentleii. Editio Tertia”, Amsterdam, Rod. & Jacob Wetstenios & Guil. Smith, 1728. 4to, [22], 717, 239. Third edition of the works prepared by Richard Bentley, according to Brunet “regarded as one of the best editions that we have of this poet”. Text in Latin & Greek. Title in red / black ink. Copper engraved title page and in-text copper engraving on dedication page. Printer’s device on title page.

Cachet: “Released Harvard College Library”. Contemporary full vellum. Large part of vellum missing on both covers, upper part of spine missing, partly cracked joints but still firm. Occasional marginalia. Foxing throughout.

Brunet III 318